Your Love Is But a Dream

Chapter 251

Watching Clara's fearful reaction, Ryan felt an inexplicable thrill rise within him.

He locked his gaze on her, his desire clearly evident in his eyes. Slowly, he stepped closer. "Ms. Salford, the first time I saw you, I..."

"Mr. Chase!" Clara interrupted sharply, her voice rising. She couldn't bear to stay in the room with him any longer, nor could she listen to what he had to say.

"You've been standing for so long, so you must be thirsty. Let me get you some water!"

Without waiting for a reply, Clara quickly left the room.

Ryan was obviously intrigued, and he wasn't about to let such a good opportunity slip by. He stepped forward, blocking her path.

"Ms. Salford, the water's right there," he said, glancing over at the water dispenser before turning his eyes back to her.

He asked as he smirked, "Where do you think you're going?"

drained of color as a deep sense of

were in a hospital and Ryan probably wouldn't do anything weird toward her, something about him felt off, making

her nervous, uneasy expression. He knew it wasn't the right time to act, but that

you really hate me?" he asked, stepping closer. "Why do you always keep your distance whenever you see me? Did I do something to make you

stay calm. However, his

away and bolt for the door, a familiar voice cut through the tension, "Clara, I—what the

moment she recognized that familiar figure, the

It was Wren.

wave of relief washed over her as she let out

venet

was to find an unfamiliar man in Clara's ward, standing uncomfortably close to her. It was as if

Clara wasn't that

tightened, his knuckles turning white as he

forced himself to stay in control because he

voice steady, he said, "Clara,